A gas leak is believed to have been the cause of an explosion in a Swieqi residence  on Monday.

The police said on Tuesday that a 69-year-old woman was seriously injured.

The blast took place at 8.15am in a house in Triq is-Siegħ. The woman suffered burns.

She was assisted by the police and rescuers from the Civil Protection Department and taken to hospital.

Investigations are continuing.   

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